Montsho wasn't the only African American bookstore to make a transition during 2005. In Indianapolis, X-Pression Bookstore and Gallery closed after 17 years in business. In 2002, the owner, Donna Stokes-Lucas, moved the store to a renovated space in the city's central business district. However, lack of parking and traffic restrictions combined to diminish already slow sales.
The future of Black Images Book Bazaar in Dallas is "still being considered," says Emma Rodgers, who owns the store with Ashira Tosihwe. They are gratified by the outpouring of local and national support after reports that the store might close when its lease expired this past summer. This year, Black Images …
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